Bachelor of Music
- Liverpool, United Kingdom
- 3 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
Bachelor of Arts in Music is a four-year on-campus degree at North Central College in Naperville, Illinois.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (2 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop subject knowledge in Music and apply creative methods
- Develop and critique original work
- And communicate design or artistic intentions.
Career outcomes
- Performance
- Composition and arranging
- Private studio teaching
- Music library science
- Arts management
Curriculum
- Music theory
- Aural skills
- Class piano
- Music history and ethnomusicology
- Conducting
- Arranging and orchestration
- Music technology
- Electronic music and applied lessons with ensembles
- Depending on emphasis.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Typically 112 UCAS Tariff points from at least two A levels or equivalent (120 on some courses); International qualifications judged via country pages; English: IELTS 6.0 overall with reading and writing 6.0 and no skill below 5.5.
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0
- TOEFL iBT 4
- PTE Academic 59
- Cambridge 169
- Oxford Test of English 120
Other requirements
- Portfolio required
Documents you’ll need
- Typically includes Passport or identity document
- Academic transcripts
- Qualification certificates
- Language proficiency evidence
- Completed application materials
- And portfolio or creative work samples.
How to apply
- Review the programme admission requirements. Prepare academic transcripts and qualification documents. Complete the application. Submit the required portfolio and supporting documents and language proficiency evidence. Pay the application fee if applicable. Await the admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £16,000 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | £50 GBP |
| Deposit | £8,000 GBP |
Program details
| Campus | Creative Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Creative and Performing Arts |
| Department | Arts, Design and Media |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 180,360 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 2 years |
| Scholarship note | Institutional scholarships or tuition awards may be available to eligible international students; Value, Availability, And eligibility vary by programme and intake. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
30 Jun 2027
229 days left
Scholarships
Institutional scholarships or tuition awards may be available to eligible international students; Value, Availability, And eligibility vary by programme and intake.
Browse scholarships →Frequently asked questions
The program takes 3 years.
The next deadline is 30 Jun 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is £16,000 GBP per year. The application fee is £50 GBP. The deposit is £8,000 GBP. The estimated living cost is £10,827 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 4, PTE Academic 59, Cambridge 169, Oxford Test of English 120. A portfolio is required.
Institutional scholarships or tuition awards may be available to eligible international students; Value, Availability, And eligibility vary by programme and intake.